Sometimes, my husband gets on my last nerve. I don’t care how wonderful I think he is (and he is wonderful), he is human. He has the capacity to work my nerves. But I’m no fool. I am certain I can do the same. There is no doubt in my mind that I get on his nerves, too. And although getting on each other’s nerves is pretty common in even the happiest marriages, it does make … [Read more...]
The Powerful Instinct That’ll See Your Marriage Through the Valleys—And It’s Not Love
Even though it may not show through my smile every day, I view my marriage as a badge of honor. I'm always proud to tell people that my wife and I have more than 11 years of marriage under our belt so far—and we're still adding time. With each new year celebrated in our marriage, I'm often reminded a piece of advice given to me earlier in life. I always reflect back to a … [Read more...]
Stop Hunting for Mr. (or Mrs.) Right; Here’s How to Let Love Find You
Despite having to repeatedly scold myself about the price of wasted time, I senselessly devoted the last 74 minutes of my life, scrolling purposelessly through social media. Right at the height of reprimanding myself, I stumbled across an 11-word quote that resonated so deep in my heart that I convinced myself this quote was worthy of the hour and a half I just spent … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Find God’s Strength for Your Marriage When You Feel Hopeless
Guest Writer: Shawn Cook Marriage is one event that does not perform “as written” or “produced.” I believe the key task in the role of a spouse is not to always look to logic to answer all the questions that arise since each marriage is unique and fits no particular cast or mold in its entirety. Marriage is a dynamic, living, and breathing entity that requires true life … [Read more...]